Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are a class of naturally occurring compounds synthesized by cannabis plants, primarily accumulating in trichomes on flowers and leaves. The two most abundant cannabinoids are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), though over 100 others have been identified including CBG, CBN, and CBC. Cannabinoid profiles are controlled by multiple genes, with the THCA and CBDA synthase enzymes catalyzing the production of acidic precursors that convert to THC and CBD through decarboxylation. Breeders classify strains along cannabinoid ratios—THC-dominant, CBD-dominant, or balanced types—by selecting parent plants and stabilizing offspring through selective breeding. Understanding cannabinoid inheritance patterns is fundamental to modern cannabis genetics, as these compounds serve as primary markers in breeding programs and genetic mapping studies.
Cannabinoids strains
No strains tagged into Cannabinoids yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
Cannabinoids are a class of naturally occurring compounds synthesized by cannabis plants, primarily accumulating in trichomes on flowers and leaves. The two most abundant cannabinoids are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), though over 100 others have been identified including CBG, CBN, and CBC. Cannabinoid profiles are controlled by multiple genes, with the THCA and CBDA synthase enzymes catalyzing the production of acidic precursors that convert to THC and CBD through decarboxylation. Breeders classify strains along cannabinoid ratios—THC-dominant, CBD-dominant, or balanced types—by selecting parent plants and stabilizing offspring through selective breeding. Understanding cannabinoid inheritance patterns is fundamental to modern cannabis genetics, as these compounds serve as primary markers in breeding programs and genetic mapping studies.
Breeders use cannabinoid ratios as a core selection criterion, tracking lineages that produce consistent THC:CBD profiles across generations. Developing stable CBD-dominant or balanced-cannabinoid cultivars requires identifying and crossing plants with favorable alleles at key enzyme loci, then backcrossing to fix desired phenotypes.
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